Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Nurse RN - CICU

Trinity Health; Elmwood (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse RN for the Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing critical care to patients and requires an Associate's degree in Nursing, current Connecticut licensure, and at least 1 year of experience in an acute care setting. Working in a prestigious Level 1 Trauma Center, the nurse will benefit from additional pay incentives for specialty expertise. Shifts include 36 hours a week, with rotation on weekends and holidays, promoting a committed and compassionate healthcare environment.

Benefits

Additional hourly specialty pay for experienced nurses

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Must hold valid Connecticut RN Licensure.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in Acute InPatient setting required.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for Critical Care Patients, conducting assessments and care plans.
• Attend to patients requiring advanced monitoring and administration of intricate medication regimens.
• Contribute to a Level 1 Trauma Facility unit and the ECMO Program.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Care Monitoring

Medication Administration

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse RN in the Intensive Care Unit ICU delivers patient care to individuals in critical condition.

What you will do:

• The Registered Nurse RN will assume responsibility for Critical Care Patients, conducting assessments, devising care plans, and adjusting critical drips to ensure hemodynamic stability and appropriate sedation levels.

• The RN will attend to patients requiring advanced monitoring, heightened observation, utilization of invasive equipment, and administration of intricate medication regimens.

• You will operate within an acclaimed 22-bed Level 1 Trauma Facility unit, contributing to a burgeoning ECMO Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's degree in Nursing is mandatory. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.

• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in an Acute InPatient setting is mandatory. Critical Care, ICU, or Step Down experience is preferred.

• BLS or CPR Certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.

• ACLS Required within three months of hire.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Full-Time – 36 hours per week - Night Shift. Rotating weekends and holidays are required for all shifts.

• Experienced Nurses with one (1) or more years of expertise receive additional hourly specialty pay, enhancing the base pay compensation.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.